After flying high against the Tyee Titans last Friday, the Renton Red Hawks came back down to earth. Renton took a 40-35 hit to the loss column at the hands of Sammamish. Renton was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Sammamish apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2023.
Sammamish was led to victory by Sophia Eastman and Tezi Lyons. Eastman scored 16 points along with three steals, while Lyons dropped a double-double on ten points and 17 rebounds. The game was Eastman's tenth in a row with at least ten points.
Renton has not been sharp recently, as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season. As for Sammamish, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Renton will take on Foster at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Sammamish, they will play host again and welcome Interlake, where tip off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Monday.
